Nancy Foster
Spartanburg
Nancy Foster, 79, of 1238 John Dodd Road, Spartanburg passed away Saturday, June 22, 2019 at her home. Nancy was born in Rutherford County, N.C. on July 24, 1939, a daughter of the late Frances McSwain Cobb and Willie Taft Cobb. She was the widow of Jerry Doyle Foster.
Nancy is survived by a daughter, Kimberly Dawn Foster of Spartanburg; a brother, William Robert Cobb and his wife, Linda of Spartanburg; a daughter in law, Donna Foster of Spartanburg; a granddaughter, Brooke Teri Iskra-Moon of Landrum; four great grandchildren, Bryson Keith Iskra, Jarrett Jeffrey Iskra, Kade Owen Iskra, Kyler Liam Moon, all of Inman; and a nephew, Christopher William Cobb and his wife Kelley of Charlotte, NC.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was also predeceased by one son, Jeff Foster and one niece, Jennifer Cobb.
A graduate of Roebuck High School and then Winthrop College, Nancy had taught at Jenkins Junior High School and later retired from the family business, Foster's Insulating Service. Nancy enjoyed drawing; reading; playing the piano; and caring for her great grandchildren. While at Roebuck High School, Nancy played basketball, was a member of the band, and Valedictorian of her graduating class; she was a skilled water skier, a great rook partner with her brother; she enjoyed her mornings and coffee at Lake Greenwood. She had been an Atlanta Braves fan; and she and her husband, Jerry, had been very active in the Dorman High School Band Booster Club while their son, Jeff, was a member of the band.
Visitation will be held 2:00 PM to 2:45 PM on Monday, June 24, 2019 at Seawright Funeral Home in Inman. Graveside services will follow at 3:00 PM in Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Inman, with Rev. Rob Gouge officiating.
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